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UK4

Provision of CVL Transformation Works – Track, Drainage and Level Boarding (TDLB)

  • First published: 16 January 2026
  • Last modified: 16 January 2026
  • Version: 1
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ba
Published by:
Transport for Wales
Authority ID:
AA50685
Publication date:
16 January 2026
Deadline date:
27 February 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

TfW are looking to appoint a contractor to deliver track, drainage and associated level boarding (TDLB) enhancements at a number of Core Valley Lines and Network Rail stations. As part of the TfW Core Valley Line (CVL) Transformation works, there is a requirement to improve the train services by increasing the speed of trains, increasing the frequency and reliability of services and to improve the passenger experience by providing level boarding at stations. To achieve these improvements the network will require new track and drainage infrastructure and improved platforms. A summary of the Works to be constructed as part of the Contract Scope include:Cathays LSI – Track WorksCaerphilly Station – Track and Level BoardingCardiff Central Station – Track WorksDanescourt DrainageMountain Ash to Fernhill Track DrainageVarious Buffer Stop Enhancements and ReplacementsTfW intends to award further track, drainage and level boarding works through one of its live track contracts prior to the December 2026 timetable change, further details of which can be found in the ITT documents on etenderwales.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

C001287.00

Procurement description

TfW are looking to appoint a contractor to deliver track, drainage and associated level boarding (TDLB) enhancements at a number of Core Valley Lines and Network Rail stations.

As part of the TfW Core Valley Line (CVL) Transformation works, there is a requirement to improve the train services by increasing the speed of trains, increasing the frequency and reliability of services and to improve the passenger experience by providing level boarding at stations. To achieve these improvements the network will require new track and drainage infrastructure and improved platforms. A summary of the Works to be constructed as part of the Contract Scope include:

Cathays LSI – Track Works

Caerphilly Station – Track and Level Boarding

Cardiff Central Station – Track Works

Danescourt Drainage

Mountain Ash to Fernhill Track Drainage

Various Buffer Stop Enhancements and Replacements

TfW intends to award further track, drainage and level boarding works through one of its live track contracts prior to the December 2026 timetable change, further details of which can be found in the ITT documents on etenderwales.

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

5300000 GBP to 5300000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

05 May 2026, 00:00AM to 28 May 2027, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Transport for Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: 3 Llys Cadwyn

Town/City: Pontypridd

Postcode: CF37 4TH

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 09476013

Email: procurement@tfw.wales

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
  • 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

5300000 GBP Excluding VAT

6360000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

05 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

28 May 2027, 23:59PM

Does the lot include options?

Yes

Description of options

Scope for level boarding works to be varied into agreement

Award criteria

Type: price

Name

Price

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Weighting: 50.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

27 February 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

09 February 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

27 March 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtmlITT code itt_122310

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
05 December 2025
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK1
Version:
1
Authority name:
Transport for Wales
Publication date:
13 November 2025
Deadline date:
10 December 2025 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
Transport for Wales
Publication date:
16 January 2026
Deadline date:
27 February 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Transport for Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

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